Membership Group Highlights
Savannah Docking Pilots
Savannah Docking Pilots are pictured following negotiations and reaching a new five-year collective bargaining agreement. Through the solidarity of the membership, the Bargaining Committee worked diligently to secure an agreement that protects and advances the interests of the pilots while recognizing the professionalism and dedication they bring to their work every day. The Committee also […]
Washington State Bill Passed in Favor of Maritime Port Jobs
Celebrating a 1st of its kind in the nation! SB 5995 – 2025-26 was signed into law preventing public monies from being used for automation of maritime port jobs. MM&P leadership worked with ILWU, Teamsters and other maritime unions to bring this bill across the finish line. MM&P Secretary-Treasurer J. Lars Turner (left) and MM&P […]
Great Lakes Towing Buys Former Cleveland Fireboat
Great Lakes Towing Buys Former Cleveland Fireboat PRESS RELEASE, Cleveland, OH – The Great Lakes Towing Company (GLT) a leader in specializedmarine services, including harbor towing, ice breaking, emergency response, vessel repair andconstruction, and machine shop services, has announced the acquisition of the FireboatANTHONY J. CELEBREZZE, formerly owned by the city of Cleveland, OH. The […]
Work on Soo Lock – Blasting Restrictions
Phase 3 construction of the New Lock at the Soo is underway. Blasting activities will take place from late July through the remainder of the year on a semiregular basis. Phase 3 work includes excavation and installation of a shaft and tunnel scheduled for this year. Click here to view article.
Crew of GRN’s H LEE WHITE
Great Lakes & Gulf Region VP Tom Bell shared this crew photo from his recent visit to the H. Lee White in Erie, PA. Left to right: Tristan Nelson, Conveyorman, Terrance Drayton, Assistant Conveyorman, and Nathaniel Allen, Assistant Conveyorman.
GRN’s ATB VICTORY/MAUMEE Crew
Great Lakes & Gulf Region VP Tom Bell visited the ATB VICTORY/MAUMEE of Grand River Navigation in Ashtabula, Ohio in early April. From L-R: Andre’ Willard-2M, Blaine Smith-Bosun, Ryan Taylor-1M, Joshua Davis-Assistant Conveyorman, Tyler Savant- Conveyorman, Danaryl Nealy-OS. Bottom: Layne Doyle-OS.